Stevie VanAusdale, a 30-year-old UF PhD student and mental health professional who spoke at the rally, brought her two daughters, two-year-old Aria and one-year-old Maya whose shirts read “Tiny Changemaker.”
Alan Halaly is a third-year journalism major and the Spring 2023 Editor-in-Chief of The Alligator. He's previously served as Engagement Managing Editor, Metro Editor and Photo Editor. Alan has also held internships with the Miami New Times and The Daily Beast, and spent his first two semesters in college on The Alligator’s Metro desk covering city and county affairs.
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By Noah Lantor | Apr. 16New Alachua County Public Schools board member Janine Placvac speaks during a board meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Noah Lantor | Apr. 13Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo celebrates after Florida's Senior Day victory against Ole Miss on Nov. 23, 2024.
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By Morgan Waters | Apr. 10Customers enjoy the newly opened Dutch Bros Coffee on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.